As Chairman Mao said that “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.”, the Great Wall always tops the ‘must-see’ list for any China travelers.
Beijing Holiday has helped more than two million travelers explore the Great Wall, done in their ways. Whether you’re an experienced hiker looking for an adventure, or a family with kids looking for a memorable experience, we get you covered.
There are currently six Great Wall sections open to visitors in Beijing: Badaling, Mutianyu, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng, Jinshanling and Simatai. Each of them has their own special features and is well worth visiting.
Great Wall Section | Distance from city center | Drive | Travel time | Condition | Hiking lever | Cable Car Availability | Speical Features |
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Badaling | 75 km | 3 hours | 2-3 hours | Best - preserved | Beginner-intermediate | Yes | Most Visited & Crowded |
Mutianyu | 73 km | 2 hours | 2-3 hours | Intact | Beginner | Yes | Most Beautiful Landscape |
Juyongguan | 60 km | 2 hours | 2-3 hours | Well - preserved | Beginner-intermediate | No | pivotal Part for Defence |
Huanghuacheng | 65 km | 3 hours | 2-3 hours | Intact | Intermediate | No | the Wall in the Water |
Jingshanling | 120 km | 3 hours | 4 hours | Ruined | Intermediate | Yes | Wild Great Wall |
Simatai | 110 km | 3 hours | 4 hours | Ruined | Intermediate | Yes | Most Adventurous Section |
Notice: Simatai Great Wall has been closed since June 17,2010, and the opening date is unknown. For Jinshanling-Simatai Great Wall hike, you will turn round at the middle way back to Jinshanling.
Badaling is the most popular and best-preserved section to the Great Wall. The trekking usually takes 2 – 3 hours and the hiking level is easy for a whole family. Since Badaling is the first opened section to the public, there are good tourist facilities, such as cable cars, handrails and toboggans are offered to make your hiking more enjoyable and comfortable.
Taking a 2 hours’ hiking on the most popular Badaling Great Wall with a relaxing spa bath in Jiuhua Spa Resort.
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Mutianyu, with the most beautiful scene and less crowds, is becoming more and more popular during these years. The 2 – 3 hours’ hiking is easy for beginners as well as a family with kids. Surrounded by woodland and streams, Mutianyu Great Wall offers you the most beautiful and different looks in different season.
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